Planning our wedding my love? I know, I know. I do appologize. Work has been overwhelming lately.... :sleeping: (seriously though, 75 hours last week, looking to be about the same this week. Ug)

07-26-2006, 08:54 PM

gibby

OUCH!! I don't miss those days at all!!! But the time will come...the pain will return. But for now, I'm enjoying life outside of work. :)

07-28-2006, 09:58 PM

spazzed

Tell me about it man, it's friggin' crazy. Although the $$ is awesome, man it gets old fast...Ah well, I've paid for my upcoming Key Largo trip in one week :-D

09-02-2006, 01:17 PM

spazzed

So what hole'd you guys fall into?

09-04-2006, 12:12 PM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzed

So what hole'd you guys fall into?

A very deep one....one........one.............one............. ........one

09-07-2006, 11:05 AM

TransMan

Umm well see I went and lived in a cave for the last two years can u believe there was no net connection there? :ninja:

09-07-2006, 11:10 AM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by TransMan

Umm well see I went and lived in a cave for the last two years can u believe there was no net connection there? :ninja:

So how was Osama doing? You must not have stayed in the right cave cause I'm sure he probably has an internet connection.

09-08-2006, 12:01 AM

RoadDawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

So how was Osama doing? You must not have stayed in the right cave cause I'm sure he probably has an internet connection.

Why not, he has is on a dialasys machine (sp?) so there has to be at least power some place.

On a side note, has anyone seen the Family Guy intro that Stewie beats up on Osama and then it goes into a Naked Gun type of entrance. It's definitely worth watching on youtube (if it hasn't been removed)

09-08-2006, 11:25 AM

spazzed

Friggin' HILARIOUS episode!

So better late than never, but I'm starting up the annual Fantasy Football league as we speak..I'll post the info here in a few.

If that draft time doesnt work for anyone, lemme know and we'll see what we can do.

09-13-2006, 03:33 PM

Bad_Knees

Might as well keep this going...

Since it has been referenced in another thread. Can't hate when peeps from way back when would rather post in this thread instead of others. Personally I like the old SoCal crew except for a few that lay claims to designs which aren't their own :wow: :nono:

I really wish LX wasn't such a stubborn mod...I would consider shooting a mag again...but I would like to use AGD parts that aren't modified...then again I'm happy where I'm at. GO CHARGERS!!!

PEACE to Gibb, TDS, RD, Flyboy, LeatherPants, No Skills...for those I didn't mention..I may have forgooten your name or I just don't care to mention you :cheers:

BK

PS Peace to Mr. Tennesee...DIRTY BUNNY...Mr. LX himself!

09-13-2006, 03:37 PM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad_Knees

Since it has been referenced in another thread. Can't hate when peeps from way back when would rather post in this thread instead of others. Personally I like the old SoCal crew except for a few that lay claims to designs which aren't their own :wow: :nono:

I really wish LX wasn't such a stubborn mod...I would consider shooting a mag again...but I would like to use AGD parts that aren't modified...then again I'm happy where I'm at. GO CHARGERS!!!

PEACE to Gibb, TDS, RD, Flyboy, LeatherPants, No Skills...for those I didn't mention..I may have forgooten your name or I just don't care to mention you :cheers:

BK

PS Peace to Mr. Tennesee...DIRTY BUNNY...Mr. LX himself!

LOL!! And since I'm accused of keeping this thread alive, I might as well contribute. Just stopping by to say...RIIIIIIISE FROOOOOM THE DEEEEEAD!!!!

guess what game that phrase came from.

09-13-2006, 03:43 PM

Bad_Knees

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

LOL!! And since I'm accused of keeping this thread alive, I might as well contribute. Just stopping by to say...RIIIIIIISE FROOOOOM THE DEEEEEAD!!!!

guess what game that phrase came from.

Hrm...that is a good trivia question..wish I knew the answer. Someone needs to dig up a link to some trivia based on sounds from old video games.

BK

09-20-2006, 05:57 PM

ShooterJM

Haven't been around in awhile, good to see this thread is still going! How was everyone's summer?

oh...and go gators..... :ninja:

09-21-2006, 02:59 AM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShooterJM

Haven't been around in awhile, good to see this thread is still going! How was everyone's summer?

oh...and go gators..... :ninja:

Yep, if there's one thing that's old and alive here on AO, it's this thread! HAHA!

As for my summer, lots of riding around preparing myself for a contest out in Houston next month. Paintball wise? I've only gone out to play once. But I plan on going out again sometime soon so I can try playing with my new toy:

I just barely got it this week! Unfortunately, I had to let go of my Karta Emag for a straight up trade. Either or, I'm sure I'll like this just as much. :D

09-21-2006, 11:20 PM

RoadDawg

Bummer you lost out on the deal. :D j/k not to shabby. I'm hoping to get my pneumag wrapped up here by the end of Oct. I've got all the parts just not the skills.

09-23-2006, 09:07 AM

ShooterJM

sweet! I haven't gotten out to play since I moved to florida! I'd like to get back into it, but need to buy a whole new rig since I sold all my equipment. (and that's not happening anytime soon - I'm still a broke grad student)

Did my internship this summer, wasn't too bad. Now I'm just gearing up for the main job search. :( I absolutely hate looking for a job. I'm already getting some good interviews though. Although, once again, if anyone has contacts at a company that needs a MBA-finance grad, please let me know! :cheers:

09-25-2006, 01:03 PM

Lenny

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

LOL!! And since I'm accused of keeping this thread alive, I might as well contribute. Just stopping by to say...RIIIIIIISE FROOOOOM THE DEEEEEAD!!!!

Bummer you lost out on the deal. :D j/k not to shabby. I'm hoping to get my pneumag wrapped up here by the end of Oct. I've got all the parts just not the skills.

Hehe...nah. Where I live, it's too expensive to play with a mag especially if you have to pay per 1000psi. Although I loved my Karta, I was getting a bit tired of the constant LX tweaks and leaks. Not to mention the fact that once you hit the 800psi mark in your tank, you're done. It's like having to fill up your car with gas even when you still have a quarter tank left just so you can keep on rolling.

As for my new toy, hopefully I can get out one of these days soon. I was able to dry fire it a few times and it felt sweet. :shooting:

Good luck getting that Pnuemag set up. Let me know how you like it when you do.

As for that video game quote, I think I might have gotten it wrong. I believe it was actually "Rise from the Grave!" And it's from Sega's Altered Beast game.

09-29-2006, 10:25 PM

RoadDawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

Hehe...nah. Where I live, it's too expensive to play with a mag especially if you have to pay per 1000psi. Although I loved my Karta, I was getting a bit tired of the constant LX tweaks and leaks. Not to mention the fact that once you hit the 800psi mark in your tank, you're done. It's like having to fill up your car with gas even when you still have a quarter tank left just so you can keep on rolling.

I know they aren't easy but I never had more then two problems with my LX. Now air consumption was a little different but when I tuned into how many shots I fire per string I managed to squeeze 900 shots consistantly out of a 45/45 with my emag w/ LX. :clap: At 500 is when it would stutter.

Don't lie, you saw the bulletproof monk (BK) get one and that is why you switched. :rofl:

10-01-2006, 09:38 AM

Bad_Knees

Funny story there...when I decided to get rid of my mags Gibby told me about that gun so I researched it. While in the market for a new gun I found that one to fit all my needs, it was reliable, low maintenance, and air efficient (mag owners always say I get all day air so it doesn't matter..well $10 all day air compared to my cost to fill per 1000psi, I cut my air cost in half). Since Gibby lives near me now he understands why having a gun that efficient is a plus. So he knew about Vikings way before me and again pointed me in the right path as he had done in the past with Mags.

Plus when we went out to play and he had the wonderful KartaE we had a good time but then we couldn't keep the LX from leaking (leak fixed, 2 rounds later leak). So instead of wasting a day on teching (which of course we know maglovers like doing) I loaned him my gun on the X-ball field. I guess that helped him decide on moving foward and trying something different. So if anything the bulletproof monk only helped him decide on what type of milling to go for :clap:

Now the rest is history.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDawg

I know they aren't easy but I never had more then two problems with my LX. Now air consumption was a little different but when I tuned into how many shots I fire per string I managed to squeeze 900 shots consistantly out of a 45/45 with my emag w/ LX. :clap: At 500 is when it would stutter.

Don't lie, you saw the bulletproof monk (BK) get one and that is why you switched. :rofl:

10-01-2006, 11:57 AM

gibby

I was turned onto vikings by my cousin in fact a long time ago. I told BK about it. I was still more than satisfied with my Emag and I never thought about switching...but I always knew I would want one some day. The only factor why I never got one sooner was price. We all know that the Viking back then was SUPER expensive!

Living in LA, air fills were no problem. All day air was pretty cheap and back then, I could afford to spend a lot into my pb hobby. I didn't care so much about air efficiency until I moved down here. Not long ago, BK and I went to play at our local field and I was SHOCKED that they didn't have all day air and had to pay $1 per 1000psi. It's hard to enjoy yourself on the field when you can hear a slight leak, you know how bad mags are on air, and you feel compelled to play a different style because you are afraid you'll lose air. To me, that wasn't fun anymore.

I'm sure not long ago, you heard me complaining about a leak I couldn't seem to fix. I had to send it into AGD to have it tech'd and only then did they find a problem I probably wouldn't have found. The problem WASN'T related to the LX. It had to do with the internal seal at the base of the power tube tip. I loved the look of my Karta and it has a lot of history for me, but what good is it if I can't rely on something that used to be reliable?

I then had the opportunity to trade gun for gun. How could I resist?! Sometimes, you have to take a chance and change. I did that with my move from LA to SD. I think it was the best decision I've made so far. I am sure my decision from moving away from my Emag to my Viking is my second best decision. :D

10-02-2006, 01:49 AM

RoadDawg

Well it sounds like you didn't have problems with the LX then, you had problems with the valve. :p I'm just yanking your chain. We all move on in life. I dropped the electronic era 2 years ago and have decided that mech is much easier on the wallet. Unless I complete the pneu mode then I'll have a batteryless monster on my hands. Then I'll be back in the "e" boat.

I'm sure she shoots like a dream. I think it was yellow dart who had one that I played a couple of games with. They are nice but they are still to pricey for me (all at once anyway).

BK- I watched the bulletproof monk the other day and I did a double take thinking it was you on the screen. :rofl: That is why I now deem you the "Bulletproof Monk".

So when are the 3 of us going to get out and own the field again?

10-02-2006, 02:00 AM

geekwarrior

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDawg

So when are the 3 of us going to get out and own the field again?

on Oct 28 at SC village :p

10-02-2006, 02:04 AM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by geekwarrior

on Oct 28 at SC village :p

Now that just wouldn't be fair. You'll need to find more people to take us on if you want it to be fair. ;) Actually, I won't be able to make it on Oct. 28. :( I already have another event planned out.

10-02-2006, 02:18 AM

geekwarrior

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

Now that just wouldn't be fair. You'll need to find more people to take us on if you want it to be fair. ;) Actually, I won't be able to make it on Oct. 28. :( I already have another event planned out.

what could be more important than an AO day? :wow:

cancel your other plans :nono:

10-03-2006, 12:01 AM

gibby

Quote:

Originally Posted by geekwarrior

what could be more important than an AO day? :wow:

cancel your other plans :nono:

Hehe! I could, but I'd be missing out on my number 1 hobby! :ninja:

Not to mention that money is tight right now. But the weather is definitely ideal for a nice day of paintball. Next time for sure! :shooting:

10-03-2006, 11:24 AM

spazzed

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

Hehe! I could, but I'd be missing out on my number 1 hobby! :ninja:

Not to mention that money is tight right now. But the weather is definitely ideal for a nice day of paintball. Next time for sure! :shooting:

Make up your mind what you're calling her now. It's either "my number 1 hobby" or "money"... :D

haha, how goes it Gman?

10-04-2006, 01:11 AM

RoadDawg

Quote:

Originally Posted by spazzed

Make up your mind what you're calling her now. It's either "my number 1 hobby" or "money"... :D

haha, how goes it Gman?

he won't admit it but he is scared. :p

10-04-2006, 10:12 PM

spazzed

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDawg

he won't admit it but he is scared. :p

TDS my dear, just what have you done to poor Gibs? :spit_take

10-23-2006, 07:17 PM

gibby

LOL!! I'm still me!! REALLY!!!

Anyway, I just got a chance to play two PS3 games on our dev systems: Motorstorm and F-1. Motorstorm looked great but just didn't feel right. I'm sure plenty of people will moan about the physics and the sense of speed...or lack of. F-1 was pretty cool cause I actually got to use the new GT steering wheel with force feedback. The steering wheel actually enhanced the overall feel of the game. Both the graphics in the games were sharp and crisp.

As much as I wouldn't mind a PS3, I'd still have to wait before making the purchase. I'm more of a console RPG gamer so I'll wait till we have more of those. Besides, I still have plenty of RPGs for my other consoles that I need to finish up. Hehe!

Anyway, I went to Houston last week and hung out there a few days for a BMX flatland competition. Here's a few links if anyone is interested:

PS3: The physics..is that just a crummy job by Evo, or is it indicative of some fishiness with the system itself?

I dont plan on buying one as it doesn't include a can opener, and I dont feel like paying $600 for anything that doesnt.

Might pick me up a Wii or a 360 come xmas, who knows.

What kinda stuff you working on now?

10-23-2006, 08:29 PM

gibby

Thanks dude. I've got some more pictures but they didn't turn out good. :(

As for the physics, well, I think it's more on the developer side than anything. I don't think it's any indication of what the PS3 can or can't do. I don't think Evo has come to grips yet with the hardware as the frame rates will be in the 25-30 fps. Not bad for a racing game but when you include the lack of speed or the floaty feeling of the cars, it doesn't make for a good racing experience. But what do you expect from a first-gen game?

Yeah, $600 is quite a bit to swallow. Especially for hardware that's unproven yet. You've got the Cell processor, the Blu Ray drive, and it's still up in the air as to how well Sony delivers with their online strategy. But for my sake, I hope it does well! HAHA!

Right now, our project is in a fuzzy little stage. Our game scope seems like something that would be ideal for the PS3 but marketing is telling us to still make a PSP game. Our leads are trying to determine the best course for us. So right now, we're just sitting back and waiting for what the execs have to say. It sucks because after 6 months of virtually doing nothing, sitting around waiting gets pretty old! And I'm tired of doing endless design documentation!! I need to get my hands dirty! Originally, we were supposed to make an action rpg game, but like I said, with the scope of our design, we might have to scale it back and just make a straight action game because the rpg aspect would be too "epic" and gamers don't want epic games for their PSP(as for what the focus groups has told us).

10-23-2006, 09:20 PM

pbzmag

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

Anyway, I just got a chance to play two PS3 games on our dev systems: Motorstorm and F-1.

I hate you right now! There you are at work playing with games while I'm here taking HD calls for my work. Just joking! I know it's hard work developing games. I did consider going into game design when I started college but ended up liking computers and network. Which is good or I wouldn't have time practicing this:

Dang Joseph! GOOD JOB!!! Guess you've got the competative spirit in you too? Must be the flipside in us. ;) At least now I know who I can hire if I ever need a ninja with a bow. :ninja:

10-24-2006, 08:04 PM

pbzmag

I didn't shoot the full FITA round. That goes up to 90 meters which they do for the Olympics. I'm not up to those distances yet but hopefully in a month or two.

11-22-2006, 02:17 PM

gibby

To my friends from this thread, I just wanted to wish you guys a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

And for the haters of this thread, I hope you choke on a turkey bone. LOL!! :D

11-22-2006, 11:30 PM

DiRTyBuNNy

Quote:

Originally Posted by gibby

To my friends from this thread, I just wanted to wish you guys a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

And for the haters of this thread, I hope you choke on a turkey bone. LOL!! :D

you mean we have haters here on AO? I thought they all moved over to PBN?

--Mr. DB

11-25-2006, 12:55 AM

Rudz

heh

i knew you guys were here somewhere..make me have to find you...so whose up for another socal ao day..january? looks like sc again, roadawg you coming again man? be nice to get everyone together to play some ball

04-18-2007, 12:29 PM

spazzed

Man, I cant believe it's been almost FIVE MONTHS since any of you nutjobs have posted in here.